"A have been baffled by their FIFA Street series, as despite many critical maulings and mixed feedback from gamers, the games have sold like mad. This could be because footie fans have more money than sense, but it's more likely that many felt it was an enticing concept, poorly executed.

Which brings us to FIFA Street 3, with EA determined to produce a quality game worthy of its sale figures by addressing several key areas - primarily making it feel like a football game. Before it felt more like contemporary dance than a kick around, so now EA have made it five rather than four aside and cherry-picked the AI from the recent FIFA game to make sure the players defend and move off the ball with intelligence. The result is a game that actually allows you to create chances with simple passes and movement."

They're fine. I actually prefer an always connected experience.
I'd really prefer an offline way to play, but its not a bother.
I don't really like them, and am more reluctant to buy a game because of it.
I won't buy them. I want my games offline.